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Tween Scene: Spring Break Fun
If you have a pre-teen in your house, you know that they like to be silly, hang out with friends and still need parents to help them plan just about all their activities. So, without breaking the bank or putting extra stress on your schedule, how can...
7 Ways to Motivate Kids to Do Chores
My kids’ rooms sometimes resemble a frat house. But instead of empty beer cans and pizza boxes, my kids have 10 water bottles and half-eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwiches scattered throughout their space. I know that parents have complained about...
The Thrill of the Hunt
Looking for a free, fun activity that will get the family outside and in adventure mode? Try geocaching. Geocaching combines the thrill of treasure hunting with the ability to find specific locations utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS was made...
Lifelines
How to Reduce Holiday Stress
While the holidays are meant to be a time of joy, they can also be a time of stress for...
6 Transformative Wellness Trends
The holiday season can be a time of togetherness and celebration, but disrupted routines,...
Music to Our Ears: Reasons Your Child Should Learn an Instrument
Playing a musical instrument has many advantages beyond making harmonious sounds. From boosting...
Walking the Line: Shoes or No Shoes in the House?
Do you take your shoes off before entering your home? This practice is currently more...
Education
How to ‘Think College’ in High School
The college application process has certainly changed. While I was aware that I needed to keep my...
How to Increase Your Child’s Vocabulary
At its basic level, literacy is the ability to read and write, and having a strong...
The Best Classroom Support for Students with ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental...
When Should You Hold Your Child Back a Grade?
Parenting comes with a giant helping of second-guessing and a large dose of pressure to get...
Family Matters
Help Your Child Nix the Nightmares
Q Our son Matthew is seven years old and has begun to have scary nightmares. He has dreams...
Manners Still Matter
Q. My sister’s ten-year-old son, Travis seems to have no manners at all. “Please” and...
Beyond Temper Tantrums: What is ODD?
Q We have a nine-year-old son who has just been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant...
10 Ways to Boost Your Kids’ Confidence
Q Recently I read an article about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The article emphasized that...
KidZone
Groovy Fun: How to Make a Tie-Dye Shirt
If there’s one look that stays in style no matter the decade, it’s tie-dye! Follow these...
Memorial Day Patriotic Wind Sock
This is a simple craft for kids, and they will have fun using their creativity. Once...
Gingerbread Wonderland
The countdown to Christmas is on! While you’re decorating your home with twinkling lights and...
Thanksgiving Mini Brownies
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup...